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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.77, 1,007.21 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.77, 1,007.21 and 435.14 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.77 : 1,007.21 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.77/1,007.21 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.77x = 1,007.21 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.77x = 438,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,275.18/729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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