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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.90, 1,026.67 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.90, 1,026.67 and 429.18 is: 592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.90 : 1,026.67 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.90/1,026.67 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.90x = 1,026.67 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.90x = 440,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,626.23/743.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.32

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