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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,006.99 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,006.99 and 435.11 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,006.99 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,006.99 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,006.99 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 438,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,151.42/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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