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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.07, 1,025.54 and 428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.07, 1,025.54 and 428.33 is: 591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.07 : 1,025.54 = 428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.07/1,025.54 = 428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.07x = 1,025.54 × 428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.07x = 439,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,269.55/743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.16

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