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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.97, 1,021.37 and 429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.97, 1,021.37 and 429.53 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.97 : 1,021.37 = 429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.97/1,021.37 = 429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.97x = 1,021.37 × 429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.97x = 438,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,709.06/739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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