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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.88, 1,021.07 and 425.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.88, 1,021.07 and 425.23 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.88 : 1,021.07 = 425.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.88/1,021.07 = 425.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.88x = 1,021.07 × 425.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.88x = 434,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,188.11/739.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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