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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.74, 1,024.97 and 428.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.74, 1,024.97 and 428.00 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.74 : 1,024.97 = 428.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.74/1,024.97 = 428.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.74x = 1,024.97 × 428.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.74x = 438,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,692.39/742.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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