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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.85, 1,029.15 and 431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.85, 1,029.15 and 431.13 is: 594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.85 : 1,029.15 = 431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.85/1,029.15 = 431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.85x = 1,029.15 × 431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.85x = 443,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,697.44/745.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.89

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