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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.04, 1,028.20 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.04, 1,028.20 and 434.64 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.04 : 1,028.20 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.04/1,028.20 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.04x = 1,028.20 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.04x = 446,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,896.85/745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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