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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.88, 1,026.50 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.88, 1,026.50 and 424.88 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.88 : 1,026.50 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.88/1,026.50 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.88x = 1,026.50 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.88x = 436,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,139.32/743.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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