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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.03, 1,006.07 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.03, 1,006.07 and 434.43 is: 599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.03 : 1,006.07 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.03/1,006.07 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.03x = 1,006.07 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.03x = 437,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,064.82/729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.52

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