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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,028.53 and 718.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,028.53 and 718.11 is: 992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,028.53 = 718.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,028.53 = 718.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,028.53 × 718.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 738,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,590.74/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.22

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