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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.40, 1,006.62 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.40, 1,006.62 and 434.68 is: 599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.40 : 1,006.62 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.40/1,006.62 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.40x = 1,006.62 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.40x = 437,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,557.58/729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.89

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