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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.95, 1,021.11 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.95, 1,021.11 and 425.22 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.95 : 1,021.11 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.95/1,021.11 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.95x = 1,021.11 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.95x = 434,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,196.39/739.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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