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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,021.44 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,021.44 and 429.60 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,021.44 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,021.44 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,021.44 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 438,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,810.62/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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