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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,026.70 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,026.70 and 429.32 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,026.70 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,026.70 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,026.70 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 440,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,782.84/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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