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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.75, 1,026.37 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.75, 1,026.37 and 429.06 is: 592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.75 : 1,026.37 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.75/1,026.37 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.75x = 1,026.37 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.75x = 440,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,374.31/743.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.10

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