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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.97, 1,026.72 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.97, 1,026.72 and 429.42 is: 592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.97 : 1,026.72 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.97/1,026.72 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.97x = 1,026.72 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.97x = 440,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,894.10/743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.62

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