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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.72, 1,022.28 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.72, 1,022.28 and 426.03 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.72 : 1,022.28 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.72/1,022.28 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.72x = 1,022.28 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.72x = 435,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,521.95/740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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