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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.63, 1,029.51 and 703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.63, 1,029.51 and 703.13 is: 974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.63 : 1,029.51 = 703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.63/1,029.51 = 703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.63x = 1,029.51 × 703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.63x = 723,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,876.86/742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.75

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