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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.98, 1,027.96 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.98, 1,027.96 and 430.12 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.98 : 1,027.96 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.98/1,027.96 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.98x = 1,027.96 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.98x = 442,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,146.16/744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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