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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.01, 1,033.56 and 434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.01, 1,033.56 and 434.23 is: 599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.01 : 1,033.56 = 434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.01/1,033.56 = 434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.01x = 1,033.56 × 434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.01x = 448,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,800.17/749.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.19

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