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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,025.77 and 428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,025.77 and 428.44 is: 591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,025.77 = 428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,025.77 = 428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,025.77 × 428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 439,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,481.97/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.31

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