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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.31, 1,027.13 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.31, 1,027.13 and 719.28 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.31 : 1,027.13 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.31/1,027.13 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.31x = 1,027.13 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.31x = 738,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,790.47/743.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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