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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,007.07 and 435.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,007.07 and 435.15 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,007.07 = 435.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,007.07 = 435.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,007.07 × 435.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 438,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,226.51/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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