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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,022.38 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,022.38 and 430.44 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,022.38 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,022.38 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,022.38 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 440,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,073.25/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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