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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,022.58 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,022.58 and 426.40 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,022.58 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,022.58 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,022.58 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 436,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,028.11/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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