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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,023.40 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,023.40 and 431.20 is: 595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,023.40 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,023.40 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,023.40 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 441,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,290.08/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.12

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