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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.59, 1,022.00 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.59, 1,022.00 and 421.56 is: 581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.59 : 1,022.00 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.59/1,022.00 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.59x = 1,022.00 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.59x = 430,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,832.82/740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.74

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