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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.86, 1,006.82 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.86, 1,006.82 and 435.08 is: 600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.86 : 1,006.82 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.86/1,006.82 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.86x = 1,006.82 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.86x = 438,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,047.25/729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.18

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