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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.96, 1,006.90 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.96, 1,006.90 and 435.30 is: 600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.96 : 1,006.90 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.96/1,006.90 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.96x = 1,006.90 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.96x = 438,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,303.57/729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.45

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