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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.11, 1,028.25 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.11, 1,028.25 and 434.61 is: 599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.11 : 1,028.25 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.11/1,028.25 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.11x = 1,028.25 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.11x = 446,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,887.73/745.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.76

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