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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.67, 1,024.93 and 427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.67, 1,024.93 and 427.97 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.67 : 1,024.93 = 427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.67/1,024.93 = 427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.67x = 1,024.93 × 427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.67x = 438,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,632.03/742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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