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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.44, 1,028.64 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.44, 1,028.64 and 435 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.44 : 1,028.64 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.44/1,028.64 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.44x = 1,028.64 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.44x = 447,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,458.40/745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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