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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,023.90 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,023.90 and 431.42 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,023.90 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,023.90 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,023.90 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 441,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,730.94/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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