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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,026.12 and 428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,026.12 and 428.82 is: 591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,026.12 = 428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,026.12 = 428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,026.12 × 428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 440,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,020.78/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.81

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