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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.49, 1,028.88 and 430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.49, 1,028.88 and 430.69 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.49 : 1,028.88 = 430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.49/1,028.88 = 430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.49x = 1,028.88 × 430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.49x = 443,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,128.33/745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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