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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.14, 1,028.07 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.14, 1,028.07 and 430.29 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.14 : 1,028.07 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.14/1,028.07 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.14x = 1,028.07 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.14x = 442,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,368.24/745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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