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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.75, 1,023.62 and 431.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.75, 1,023.62 and 431.43 is: 595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.75 : 1,023.62 = 431.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.75/1,023.62 = 431.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.75x = 1,023.62 × 431.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.75x = 441,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,618.22/741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.37

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