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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.79, 1,027.47 and 429.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.79, 1,027.47 and 429.98 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.79 : 1,027.47 = 429.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.79/1,027.47 = 429.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.79x = 1,027.47 × 429.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.79x = 441,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,791.55/744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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