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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,023.69 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,023.69 and 431.22 is: 595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,023.69 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,023.69 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,023.69 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 441,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,435.60/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.10

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