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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.18, 1,022.87 and 426.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.18, 1,022.87 and 426.55 is: 588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.18 : 1,022.87 = 426.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.18/1,022.87 = 426.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.18x = 1,022.87 × 426.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.18x = 436,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,300.51/741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.65

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