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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.21, 1,005.88 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.21, 1,005.88 and 434.58 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.21 : 1,005.88 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.21/1,005.88 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.21x = 1,005.88 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.21x = 437,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,135.33/729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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