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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.90, 1,026.63 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.90, 1,026.63 and 429.26 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.90 : 1,026.63 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.90/1,026.63 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.90x = 1,026.63 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.90x = 440,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,686.06/743.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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