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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.58, 1,028.88 and 430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.58, 1,028.88 and 430.82 is: 594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.58 : 1,028.88 = 430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.58/1,028.88 = 430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.58x = 1,028.88 × 430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.58x = 443,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,257.36/745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.51

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