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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.42, 1,025.96 and 428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.42, 1,025.96 and 428.74 is: 591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.42 : 1,025.96 = 428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.42/1,025.96 = 428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.42x = 1,025.96 × 428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.42x = 439,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,866.77/743.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.68

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