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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,022.78 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,022.78 and 426.30 is: 588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,022.78 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,022.78 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,022.78 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 436,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,008.98/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.41

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