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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.12, 1,020.96 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.12, 1,020.96 and 725.76 is: 995.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.12 : 1,020.96 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.12/1,020.96 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.12x = 1,020.96 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.12x = 740,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,971.93/744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.77

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