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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.24, 1,028.41 and 430.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.24, 1,028.41 and 430.51 is: 594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.24 : 1,028.41 = 430.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.24/1,028.41 = 430.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.24x = 1,028.41 × 430.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.24x = 442,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,740.79/745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.09

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