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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.09, 1,024.16 and 427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.09, 1,024.16 and 427.37 is: 589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.09 : 1,024.16 = 427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.09/1,024.16 = 427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.09x = 1,024.16 × 427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.09x = 437,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,695.26/742.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.81

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