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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.62, 1,020.45 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.62, 1,020.45 and 429.06 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.62 : 1,020.45 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.62/1,020.45 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.62x = 1,020.45 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.62x = 437,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,834.28/739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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