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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.76, 1,020.80 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.76, 1,020.80 and 425 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.76 : 1,020.80 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.76/1,020.80 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.76x = 1,020.80 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.76x = 433,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,840/739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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