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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.71, 1,029.19 and 430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.71, 1,029.19 and 430.97 is: 594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.71 : 1,029.19 = 430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.71/1,029.19 = 430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.71x = 1,029.19 × 430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.71x = 443,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,550.39/745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.81

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