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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.50, 1,027.42 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.50, 1,027.42 and 434.18 is: 599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.50 : 1,027.42 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.50/1,027.42 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.50x = 1,027.42 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.50x = 446,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,085.22/744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.17

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