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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.99, 1,007.48 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.99, 1,007.48 and 435.25 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.99 : 1,007.48 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.99/1,007.48 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.99x = 1,007.48 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.99x = 438,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,505.67/729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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