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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.21, 1,020.07 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.21, 1,020.07 and 424.44 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.21 : 1,020.07 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.21/1,020.07 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.21x = 1,020.07 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.21x = 432,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,957.45/739.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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