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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.95, 1,017.83 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.95, 1,017.83 and 715.26 is: 979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.95 : 1,017.83 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.95/1,017.83 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.95x = 1,017.83 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.95x = 728,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,013.09/742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.90

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