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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.70, 1,017.49 and 715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.70, 1,017.49 and 715.01 is: 979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.70 : 1,017.49 = 715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.70/1,017.49 = 715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.70x = 1,017.49 × 715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.70x = 727,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,515.52/742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.56

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