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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.90, 1,028.83 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.90, 1,028.83 and 435.40 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.90 : 1,028.83 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.90/1,028.83 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.90x = 1,028.83 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.90x = 447,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,945.26/745.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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