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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,022.05 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,022.05 and 425.85 is: 587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,022.05 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,022.05 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,022.05 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 435,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,238.93/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.70

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