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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,028.43 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,028.43 and 430.53 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,028.43 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,028.43 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,028.43 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 442,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,769.97/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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