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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.75, 1,027.85 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.75, 1,027.85 and 434.25 is: 599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.75 : 1,027.85 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.75/1,027.85 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.75x = 1,027.85 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.75x = 446,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,343.86/744.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.32

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