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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,023.75 and 427.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,023.75 and 427.18 is: 589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,023.75 = 427.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,023.75 = 427.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,023.75 × 427.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 437,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,325.53/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.52

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