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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.04, 1,028.21 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.04, 1,028.21 and 430.36 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.04 : 1,028.21 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.04/1,028.21 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.04x = 1,028.21 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.04x = 442,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,498.30/745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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