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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.52, 1,027.44 and 434.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.52, 1,027.44 and 434.02 is: 598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.52 : 1,027.44 = 434.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.52/1,027.44 = 434.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.52x = 1,027.44 × 434.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.52x = 445,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,929.51/744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.95

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