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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.87, 1,029.39 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.87, 1,029.39 and 431.17 is: 595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.87 : 1,029.39 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.87/1,029.39 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.87x = 1,029.39 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.87x = 443,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,842.09/745.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.07

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