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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,034.37 and 716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,034.37 and 716.67 is: 989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,034.37 = 716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,034.37 = 716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,034.37 × 716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 741,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,301.95/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.09

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