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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.85, 1,033.42 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.85, 1,033.42 and 434.18 is: 599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.85 : 1,033.42 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.85/1,033.42 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.85x = 1,033.42 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.85x = 448,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,682.96/748.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.16

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