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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.31, 1,021.41 and 425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.31, 1,021.41 and 425.49 is: 587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.31 : 1,021.41 = 425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.31/1,021.41 = 425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.31x = 1,021.41 × 425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.31x = 434,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,599.74/740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.05

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