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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.15, 1,026.87 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.15, 1,026.87 and 429.27 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.15 : 1,026.87 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.15/1,026.87 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.15x = 1,026.87 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.15x = 440,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,804.48/744.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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