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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.60, 1,033.29 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.60, 1,033.29 and 434.06 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.60 : 1,033.29 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.60/1,033.29 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.60x = 1,033.29 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.60x = 448,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,509.86/748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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