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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.72, 1,026.23 and 428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.72, 1,026.23 and 428.94 is: 591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.72 : 1,026.23 = 428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.72/1,026.23 = 428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.72x = 1,026.23 × 428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.72x = 440,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,188.95/743.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.88

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