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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.97, 1,025.37 and 428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.97, 1,025.37 and 428.24 is: 591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.97 : 1,025.37 = 428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.97/1,025.37 = 428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.97x = 1,025.37 × 428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.97x = 439,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,102.31/742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.01

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