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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.16, 1,029.58 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.16, 1,029.58 and 427.14 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.16 : 1,029.58 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.16/1,029.58 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.16x = 1,029.58 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.16x = 439,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,774.80/746.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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