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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.15, 1,021.39 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.15, 1,021.39 and 425.42 is: 587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.15 : 1,021.39 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.15/1,021.39 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.15x = 1,021.39 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.15x = 434,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,517.39/740.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.07

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