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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.67, 1,022.11 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.67, 1,022.11 and 425.93 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.67 : 1,022.11 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.67/1,022.11 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.67x = 1,022.11 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.67x = 435,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,347.31/740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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