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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,034.51 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,034.51 and 712.44 is: 984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,034.51 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,034.51 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,034.51 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 737,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,022.74/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.15

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