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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.50, 1,027.50 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.50, 1,027.50 and 434 is: 598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.50 : 1,027.50 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.50/1,027.50 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.50x = 1,027.50 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.50x = 445,935
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,935/744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.97

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