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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,021.86 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,021.86 and 429.96 is: 593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,021.86 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,021.86 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,021.86 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 439,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,358.93/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.31

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