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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.69, 1,028.89 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.69, 1,028.89 and 430.95 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.69 : 1,028.89 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.69/1,028.89 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.69x = 1,028.89 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.69x = 443,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,400.15/745.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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