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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,023.60 and 431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,023.60 and 431.26 is: 595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,023.60 = 431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,023.60 = 431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,023.60 × 431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 441,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,437.74/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.12

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