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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.29, 1,006.54 and 434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.29, 1,006.54 and 434.73 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.29 : 1,006.54 = 434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.29/1,006.54 = 434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.29x = 1,006.54 × 434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.29x = 437,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,578.27/729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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