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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.50, 1,028.80 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.50, 1,028.80 and 435.18 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.50 : 1,028.80 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.50/1,028.80 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.50x = 1,028.80 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.50x = 447,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,713.18/745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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