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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.67, 1,007.06 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.67, 1,007.06 and 435.11 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.67 : 1,007.06 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.67/1,007.06 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.67x = 1,007.06 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.67x = 438,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,181.71/729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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