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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,027.71 and 430.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,027.71 and 430.00 is: 593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,027.71 = 430.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,027.71 = 430.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,027.71 × 430.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 441,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,916.28/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.43

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