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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.01, 1,026.63 and 716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.01, 1,026.63 and 716.73 is: 990.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.01 : 1,026.63 = 716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.01/1,026.63 = 716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.01x = 1,026.63 × 716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.01x = 735,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,816.52/743.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.32

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