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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.95, 1,029.16 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.95, 1,029.16 and 435.45 is: 600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.95 : 1,029.16 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.95/1,029.16 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.95x = 1,029.16 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.95x = 448,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,145.54/745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.77

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