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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.38, 1,026.59 and 730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.38, 1,026.59 and 730.64 is: 1,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.38 : 1,026.59 = 730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.38/1,026.59 = 730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.38x = 1,026.59 × 730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.38x = 750,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,058.93/742.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.34

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