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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,028.04 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,028.04 and 434.40 is: 599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,028.04 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,028.04 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,028.04 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 446,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,580.58/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.57

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