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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,022.81 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,022.81 and 426.44 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,022.81 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,022.81 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,022.81 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 436,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,159.85/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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