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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.86, 1,020.91 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.86, 1,020.91 and 425.13 is: 586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.86 : 1,020.91 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.86/1,020.91 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.86x = 1,020.91 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.86x = 434,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,019.47/739.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.62

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