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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.54, 1,027.51 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.54, 1,027.51 and 429.86 is: 593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.54 : 1,027.51 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.54/1,027.51 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.54x = 1,027.51 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.54x = 441,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,685.45/744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.23

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