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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,021.72 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,021.72 and 429.84 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,021.72 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,021.72 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,021.72 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 439,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,176.12/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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