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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.66, 1,029.14 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.66, 1,029.14 and 430.88 is: 594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.66 : 1,029.14 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.66/1,029.14 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.66x = 1,029.14 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.66x = 443,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,435.96/745.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.69

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