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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.91, 1,027.88 and 430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.91, 1,027.88 and 430.17 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.91 : 1,027.88 = 430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.91/1,027.88 = 430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.91x = 1,027.88 × 430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.91x = 442,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,164.22/744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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