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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,022.60 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,022.60 and 430.44 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,022.60 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,022.60 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,022.60 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 440,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,167.94/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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