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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.87, 1,026.50 and 429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.87, 1,026.50 and 429.11 is: 592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.87 : 1,026.50 = 429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.87/1,026.50 = 429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.87x = 1,026.50 × 429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.87x = 440,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,474.14/743.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.14

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