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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.18, 1,024.16 and 427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.18, 1,024.16 and 427.22 is: 589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.18 : 1,024.16 = 427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.18/1,024.16 = 427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.18x = 1,024.16 × 427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.18x = 437,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,541.64/742.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.54

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