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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,006.41 and 434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,006.41 and 434.57 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,006.41 = 434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,006.41 = 434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,006.41 × 434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 437,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,355.59/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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