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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.45, 1,018.52 and 715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.45, 1,018.52 and 715.75 is: 980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.45 : 1,018.52 = 715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.45/1,018.52 = 715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.45x = 1,018.52 × 715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.45x = 729,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,005.69/743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.57

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