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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.92, 1,007.26 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.92, 1,007.26 and 435.02 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.92 : 1,007.26 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.92/1,007.26 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.92x = 1,007.26 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.92x = 438,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,172.12/729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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