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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.52, 1,024.74 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.52, 1,024.74 and 427.82 is: 590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.52 : 1,024.74 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.52/1,024.74 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.52x = 1,024.74 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.52x = 438,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,399.14/742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.42

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