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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.55, 1,023.39 and 431.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.55, 1,023.39 and 431.05 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.55 : 1,023.39 = 431.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.55/1,023.39 = 431.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.55x = 1,023.39 × 431.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.55x = 441,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,132.26/741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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