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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.13, 1,024.33 and 427.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.13, 1,024.33 and 427.43 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.13 : 1,024.33 = 427.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.13/1,024.33 = 427.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.13x = 1,024.33 × 427.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.13x = 437,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,823.18/742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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