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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.50, 1,028.85 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.50, 1,028.85 and 435.06 is: 600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.50 : 1,028.85 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.50/1,028.85 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.50x = 1,028.85 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.50x = 447,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,611.48/745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.42

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