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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.87, 1,033.04 and 717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.87, 1,033.04 and 717.06 is: 987.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.87 : 1,033.04 = 717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.87/1,033.04 = 717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.87x = 1,033.04 × 717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.87x = 740,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,748.08/749.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.84

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