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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,021.24 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,021.24 and 429.52 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,021.24 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,021.24 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,021.24 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 438,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,643.00/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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