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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.63, 1,026.21 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.63, 1,026.21 and 428.90 is: 591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.63 : 1,026.21 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.63/1,026.21 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.63x = 1,026.21 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.63x = 440,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,137.95/743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.88

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