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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.75, 1,020.99 and 429.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.75, 1,020.99 and 429.43 is: 592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.75 : 1,020.99 = 429.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.75/1,020.99 = 429.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.75x = 1,020.99 × 429.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.75x = 438,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,443.74/739.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.69

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