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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.68, 1,021.86 and 724.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.68, 1,021.86 and 724.46 is: 996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.68 : 1,021.86 = 724.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.68/1,021.86 = 724.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.68x = 1,021.86 × 724.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.68x = 740,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,291.59/742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.78

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