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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,028.94 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,028.94 and 430.84 is: 594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,028.94 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,028.94 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,028.94 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 443,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,308.51/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.60

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