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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.07, 1,021.28 and 425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.07, 1,021.28 and 425.35 is: 586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.07 : 1,021.28 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.07/1,021.28 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.07x = 1,021.28 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.07x = 434,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,400.60/740.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.97

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