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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,030.92 and 738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,030.92 and 738.08 is: 1,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,030.92 = 738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,030.92 = 738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,030.92 × 738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 760,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,901.43/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.03

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