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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.65, 1,026.38 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.65, 1,026.38 and 429.12 is: 592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.65 : 1,026.38 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.65/1,026.38 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.65x = 1,026.38 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.65x = 440,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,439.98/743.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.27

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