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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.14, 1,028.18 and 717.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.14, 1,028.18 and 717.86 is: 991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.14 : 1,028.18 = 717.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.14/1,028.18 = 717.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.14x = 1,028.18 × 717.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.14x = 738,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,085.95/744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.87

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