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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,022.88 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,022.88 and 426.48 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,022.88 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,022.88 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,022.88 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 436,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,237.86/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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