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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.51, 1,024.66 and 427.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.51, 1,024.66 and 427.77 is: 590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.51 : 1,024.66 = 427.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.51/1,024.66 = 427.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.51x = 1,024.66 × 427.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.51x = 438,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,316.42/742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.32

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