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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.64, 1,007.19 and 434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.64, 1,007.19 and 434.93 is: 600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.64 : 1,007.19 = 434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.64/1,007.19 = 434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.64x = 1,007.19 × 434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.64x = 438,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,057.78/729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.37

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