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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.62, 1,021.90 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.62, 1,021.90 and 425.84 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.62 : 1,021.90 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.62/1,021.90 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.62x = 1,021.90 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.62x = 435,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,165.90/740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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