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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.74, 1,026.18 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.74, 1,026.18 and 424.73 is: 586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.74 : 1,026.18 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.74/1,026.18 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.74x = 1,026.18 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.74x = 435,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,849.43/743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.02

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