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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.43, 1,026.02 and 428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.43, 1,026.02 and 428.72 is: 591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.43 : 1,026.02 = 428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.43/1,026.02 = 428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.43x = 1,026.02 × 428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.43x = 439,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,871.24/743.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.68

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