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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.30, 1,026.27 and 664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.30, 1,026.27 and 664.38 is: 917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.30 : 1,026.27 = 664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.30/1,026.27 = 664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.30x = 1,026.27 × 664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.30x = 681,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,830.38/743.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.30

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