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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.56, 1,023.45 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.56, 1,023.45 and 431.06 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.56 : 1,023.45 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.56/1,023.45 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.56x = 1,023.45 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.56x = 441,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,169.30/741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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