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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.45, 1,017.14 and 714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.45, 1,017.14 and 714.76 is: 979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.45 : 1,017.14 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.45/1,017.14 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.45x = 1,017.14 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.45x = 727,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,010.99/742.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.21

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