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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,007.23 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,007.23 and 435.54 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,007.23 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,007.23 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,007.23 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 438,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,688.95/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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