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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.26, 1,006.39 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.26, 1,006.39 and 434.52 is: 599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.26 : 1,006.39 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.26/1,006.39 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.26x = 1,006.39 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.26x = 437,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,296.58/729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.64

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