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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.50, 1,028.91 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.50, 1,028.91 and 434.94 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.50 : 1,028.91 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.50/1,028.91 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.50x = 1,028.91 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.50x = 447,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,514.12/745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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