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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,006.25 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,006.25 and 434.30 is: 599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,006.25 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,006.25 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,006.25 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 437,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,007.17/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.39

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