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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,027.20 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,027.20 and 429.60 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,027.20 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,027.20 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,027.20 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 441,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,285.12/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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