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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.91, 1,026.59 and 429.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.91, 1,026.59 and 429.14 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.91 : 1,026.59 = 429.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.91/1,026.59 = 429.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.91x = 1,026.59 × 429.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.91x = 440,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,551.25/743.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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