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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.34, 1,026.86 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.34, 1,026.86 and 429.52 is: 592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.34 : 1,026.86 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.34/1,026.86 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.34x = 1,026.86 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.34x = 441,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,056.91/744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.55

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