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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,024.05 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,024.05 and 431.50 is: 595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,024.05 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,024.05 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,024.05 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 441,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,877.58/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.52

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