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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,023.20 and 426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,023.20 and 426.71 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,023.20 = 426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,023.20 = 426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,023.20 × 426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 436,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,602.42/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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