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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,028.88 and 730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,028.88 and 730.14 is: 1,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,028.88 = 730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,028.88 = 730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,028.88 × 730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 751,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,226.44/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.42

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