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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.50, 1,027.26 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.50, 1,027.26 and 429.76 is: 592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.50 : 1,027.26 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.50/1,027.26 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.50x = 1,027.26 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.50x = 441,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,476.54/744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.98

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