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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,022.07 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,022.07 and 430.31 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,022.07 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,022.07 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,022.07 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 439,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,806.94/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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