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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.53, 1,029.07 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.53, 1,029.07 and 435.09 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.53 : 1,029.07 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.53/1,029.07 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.53x = 1,029.07 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.53x = 447,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,738.07/745.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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