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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.96, 1,022.21 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.96, 1,022.21 and 426.16 is: 587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.96 : 1,022.21 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.96/1,022.21 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.96x = 1,022.21 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.96x = 435,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,625.01/740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.92

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