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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.65, 1,027.64 and 429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.65, 1,027.64 and 429.89 is: 593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.65 : 1,027.64 = 429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.65/1,027.64 = 429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.65x = 1,027.64 × 429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.65x = 441,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,764.87/744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.26

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