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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.33, 1,028.29 and 434.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.33, 1,028.29 and 434.83 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.33 : 1,028.29 = 434.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.33/1,028.29 = 434.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.33x = 1,028.29 × 434.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.33x = 447,126.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,126.20/745.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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