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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,006.68 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,006.68 and 434.92 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,006.68 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,006.68 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,006.68 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 437,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,825.27/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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