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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.46, 1,020.35 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.46, 1,020.35 and 424.67 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.46 : 1,020.35 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.46/1,020.35 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.46x = 1,020.35 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.46x = 433,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,307.99/739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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