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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.70, 1,026.18 and 428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.70, 1,026.18 and 428.94 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.70 : 1,026.18 = 428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.70/1,026.18 = 428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.70x = 1,026.18 × 428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.70x = 440,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,169.65/743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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