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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,021.98 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,021.98 and 425.80 is: 587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,021.98 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,021.98 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,021.98 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 435,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,159.08/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.70

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