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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,022.34 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,022.34 and 426.14 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.88 : 1,022.34 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.88/1,022.34 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.88x = 1,022.34 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.88x = 435,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,659.97/740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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