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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.63, 1,023.39 and 426.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.63, 1,023.39 and 426.79 is: 588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.63 : 1,023.39 = 426.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.63/1,023.39 = 426.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.63x = 1,023.39 × 426.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.63x = 436,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,772.62/741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.94

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