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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.34, 1,006.80 and 434.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.34, 1,006.80 and 434.62 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.34 : 1,006.80 = 434.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.34/1,006.80 = 434.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.34x = 1,006.80 × 434.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.34x = 437,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,575.42/729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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