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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.91, 1,023.72 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.91, 1,023.72 and 422.88 is: 583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.91 : 1,023.72 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.91/1,023.72 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.91x = 1,023.72 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.91x = 432,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,905.60/741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.51

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