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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,027.92 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,027.92 and 434.28 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,027.92 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,027.92 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,027.92 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 446,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,405.10/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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