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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,021.38 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,021.38 and 429.72 is: 593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,021.38 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,021.38 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,021.38 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 438,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,907.41/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.09

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