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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.95, 1,025.18 and 428.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.95, 1,025.18 and 428.18 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.95 : 1,025.18 = 428.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.95/1,025.18 = 428.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.95x = 1,025.18 × 428.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.95x = 438,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,955.91/742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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