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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,022.30 and 426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,022.30 and 426.22 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,022.30 = 426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,022.30 = 426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,022.30 × 426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 435,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,717.46/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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