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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.61, 1,005.93 and 434.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.61, 1,005.93 and 434.77 is: 599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.61 : 1,005.93 = 434.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.61/1,005.93 = 434.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.61x = 1,005.93 × 434.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.61x = 437,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,348.19/729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.43

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