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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.97, 1,021.04 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.97, 1,021.04 and 425.25 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.97 : 1,021.04 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.97/1,021.04 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.97x = 1,021.04 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.97x = 434,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,197.26/739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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