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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.24, 1,006.02 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.24, 1,006.02 and 434.49 is: 599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.24 : 1,006.02 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.24/1,006.02 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.24x = 1,006.02 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.24x = 437,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,105.63/729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.40

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