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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.95, 1,028.03 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.95, 1,028.03 and 430.24 is: 593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.95 : 1,028.03 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.95/1,028.03 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.95x = 1,028.03 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.95x = 442,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,299.63/744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.73

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