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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,031.68 and 714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,031.68 and 714.56 is: 984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,031.68 = 714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,031.68 = 714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,031.68 × 714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 737,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,197.26/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.08

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