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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,022.92 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,022.92 and 426.50 is: 588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,022.92 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,022.92 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,022.92 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 436,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,275.38/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.58

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