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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.63, 1,020.69 and 429.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.63, 1,020.69 and 429.31 is: 592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.63 : 1,020.69 = 429.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.63/1,020.69 = 429.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.63x = 1,020.69 × 429.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.63x = 438,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,192.42/739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.45

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