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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,007.43 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,007.43 and 435.21 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,007.43 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,007.43 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,007.43 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 438,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,445.04/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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