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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.01, 1,021.08 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.01, 1,021.08 and 425.20 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.01 : 1,021.08 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.01/1,021.08 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.01x = 1,021.08 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.01x = 434,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,161.73/740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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