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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.55, 1,022.01 and 430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.55, 1,022.01 and 430.05 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.55 : 1,022.01 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.55/1,022.01 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.55x = 1,022.01 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.55x = 439,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,515.40/740.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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