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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.62, 1,021.83 and 430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.62, 1,021.83 and 430.06 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.62 : 1,021.83 = 430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.62/1,021.83 = 430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.62x = 1,021.83 × 430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.62x = 439,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,448.21/740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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