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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.75, 1,023.69 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.75, 1,023.69 and 427.02 is: 589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.75 : 1,023.69 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.75/1,023.69 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.75x = 1,023.69 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.75x = 437,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,133.97/741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.33

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