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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.38, 1,021.71 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.38, 1,021.71 and 425.56 is: 587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.38 : 1,021.71 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.38/1,021.71 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.38x = 1,021.71 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.38x = 434,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,798.91/740.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.26

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