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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,006.76 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,006.76 and 434.88 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,006.76 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,006.76 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,006.76 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 437,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,819.79/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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