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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745, 1,028.12 and 430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745, 1,028.12 and 430.27 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745 : 1,028.12 = 430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745/1,028.12 = 430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745x = 1,028.12 × 430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745x = 442,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,369.19/745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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