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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.07, 1,022.65 and 426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.07, 1,022.65 and 426.35 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.07 : 1,022.65 = 426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.07/1,022.65 = 426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.07x = 1,022.65 × 426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.07x = 436,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,006.83/741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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