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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.21, 1,027.09 and 429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.21, 1,027.09 and 429.49 is: 592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.21 : 1,027.09 = 429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.21/1,027.09 = 429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.21x = 1,027.09 × 429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.21x = 441,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,124.88/744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.74

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