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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.89, 1,023.86 and 427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.89, 1,023.86 and 427.21 is: 589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.89 : 1,023.86 = 427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.89/1,023.86 = 427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.89x = 1,023.86 × 427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.89x = 437,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,401.74/741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.58

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