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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,021.69 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,021.69 and 425.86 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,021.69 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,021.69 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,021.69 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 435,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,093.68/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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