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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,028.83 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,028.83 and 430.88 is: 594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,028.83 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,028.83 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,028.83 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 443,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,302.27/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.59

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