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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.18, 1,021.55 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.18, 1,021.55 and 425.54 is: 587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.18 : 1,021.55 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.18/1,021.55 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.18x = 1,021.55 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.18x = 434,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,703.15/740.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.30

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