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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.03, 1,006.19 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.03, 1,006.19 and 430.32 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.03 : 1,006.19 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.03/1,006.19 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.03x = 1,006.19 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.03x = 432,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,984.76/729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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