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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.71, 1,007.00 and 430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.71, 1,007.00 and 430.97 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.71 : 1,007.00 = 430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.71/1,007.00 = 430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.71x = 1,007.00 × 430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.71x = 433,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,979.60/729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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