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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.41, 1,024.47 and 427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.41, 1,024.47 and 427.66 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.41 : 1,024.47 = 427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.41/1,024.47 = 427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.41x = 1,024.47 × 427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.41x = 438,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,122.28/742.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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