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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.97, 1,029.11 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.97, 1,029.11 and 431.16 is: 594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.97 : 1,029.11 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.97/1,029.11 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.97x = 1,029.11 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.97x = 443,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,708.91/745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.81

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