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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.65, 1,020.80 and 429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.65, 1,020.80 and 429.15 is: 592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.65 : 1,020.80 = 429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.65/1,020.80 = 429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.65x = 1,020.80 × 429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.65x = 438,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,076.32/739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.28

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