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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.49, 1,027.50 and 429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.49, 1,027.50 and 429.69 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.49 : 1,027.50 = 429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.49/1,027.50 = 429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.49x = 1,027.50 × 429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.49x = 441,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,506.48/744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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