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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.79, 1,026.09 and 428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.79, 1,026.09 and 428.98 is: 591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.79 : 1,026.09 = 428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.79/1,026.09 = 428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.79x = 1,026.09 × 428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.79x = 440,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,172.09/743.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.80

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