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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.59, 1,023.47 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.59, 1,023.47 and 426.86 is: 589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.59 : 1,023.47 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.59/1,023.47 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.59x = 1,023.47 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.59x = 436,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,882.35/741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.12

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