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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,005.98 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,005.98 and 430.28 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,005.98 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,005.98 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,005.98 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 432,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,854.81/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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