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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.98, 1,029.34 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.98, 1,029.34 and 431.12 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.98 : 1,029.34 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.98/1,029.34 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.98x = 1,029.34 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.98x = 443,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,769.06/745.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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