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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.71, 1,006.79 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.71, 1,006.79 and 434.87 is: 599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.71 : 1,006.79 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.71/1,006.79 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.71x = 1,006.79 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.71x = 437,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,815.56/729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.99

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