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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.23, 1,022.80 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.23, 1,022.80 and 426.51 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.23 : 1,022.80 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.23/1,022.80 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.23x = 1,022.80 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.23x = 436,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,234.43/741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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