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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,027.32 and 429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,027.32 and 429.78 is: 593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,027.32 = 429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,027.32 = 429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,027.32 × 429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 441,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,521.59/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.13

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