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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.41, 1,023.75 and 592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.41, 1,023.75 and 592.79 is: 817.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.41 : 1,023.75 = 592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.41/1,023.75 = 592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.41x = 1,023.75 × 592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.41x = 606,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,863.64/742.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.42

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