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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,033.47 and 434.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,033.47 and 434.19 is: 599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,033.47 = 434.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,033.47 = 434.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,033.47 × 434.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 448,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,722.34/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.16

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