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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.37, 1,028.39 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.37, 1,028.39 and 430.60 is: 594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.37 : 1,028.39 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.37/1,028.39 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.37x = 1,028.39 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.37x = 442,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,817.44/745.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.09

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