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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,022.72 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,022.72 and 426.33 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,022.72 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,022.72 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,022.72 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 436,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,014.09/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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