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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,005.81 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,005.81 and 434.34 is: 599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,005.81 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,005.81 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,005.81 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 436,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,863.52/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.12

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