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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,023.60 and 427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,023.60 and 427.07 is: 589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,023.60 = 427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,023.60 = 427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,023.60 × 427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 437,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,151.21/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.35

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