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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.43, 1,006.27 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.43, 1,006.27 and 434.53 is: 599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.43 : 1,006.27 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.43/1,006.27 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.43x = 1,006.27 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.43x = 437,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,254.50/729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.45

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