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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,022.67 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,022.67 and 430.50 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,022.67 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,022.67 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,022.67 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 440,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,259.44/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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