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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.00, 1,028.09 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.00, 1,028.09 and 430.26 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.00 : 1,028.09 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.00/1,028.09 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.00x = 1,028.09 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.00x = 442,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,343.22/745.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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