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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.89, 1,025.10 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.89, 1,025.10 and 428.16 is: 590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.89 : 1,025.10 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.89/1,025.10 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.89x = 1,025.10 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.89x = 438,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,906.82/742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.81

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