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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,020.97 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,020.97 and 425.20 is: 586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,020.97 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,020.97 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,020.97 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 434,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,116.34/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.71

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