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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.71, 1,022.01 and 425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.71, 1,022.01 and 425.95 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.71 : 1,022.01 = 425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.71/1,022.01 = 425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.71x = 1,022.01 × 425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.71x = 435,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,325.16/740.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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