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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,023.06 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,023.06 and 430.84 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,023.06 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,023.06 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,023.06 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 440,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,775.17/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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