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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.38, 1,028.52 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.38, 1,028.52 and 430.56 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.38 : 1,028.52 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.38/1,028.52 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.38x = 1,028.52 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.38x = 442,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,839.57/745.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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