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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.94, 1,027.87 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.94, 1,027.87 and 430.21 is: 593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.94 : 1,027.87 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.94/1,027.87 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.94x = 1,027.87 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.94x = 442,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,199.95/744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.60

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