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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.40, 1,025.94 and 428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.40, 1,025.94 and 428.77 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.40 : 1,025.94 = 428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.40/1,025.94 = 428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.40x = 1,025.94 × 428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.40x = 439,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,892.29/743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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