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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,021.30 and 429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,021.30 and 429.56 is: 592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,021.30 = 429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,021.30 = 429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,021.30 × 429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 438,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,709.63/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.82

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