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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,023.46 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,023.46 and 426.90 is: 589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,023.46 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,023.46 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,023.46 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 436,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,916.03/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.15

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