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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,022.54 and 426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,022.54 and 426.42 is: 588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,022.54 = 426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,022.54 = 426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,022.54 × 426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 436,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,031.51/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.31

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