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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.97, 1,027.92 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.97, 1,027.92 and 430.14 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.97 : 1,027.92 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.97/1,027.92 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.97x = 1,027.92 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.97x = 442,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,149.51/744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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