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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,022.64 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,022.64 and 430.56 is: 594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,022.64 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,022.64 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,022.64 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 440,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,307.88/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.21

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