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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,005.98 and 434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,005.98 and 434.41 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,005.98 = 434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,005.98 = 434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,005.98 × 434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 437,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,003.08/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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