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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,029.04 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,029.04 and 435.28 is: 600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,029.04 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,029.04 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,029.04 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 447,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,920.53/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.49

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