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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.28, 1,024.38 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.28, 1,024.38 and 431.72 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.28 : 1,024.38 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.28/1,024.38 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.28x = 1,024.38 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.28x = 442,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,245.33/742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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