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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.06, 1,033.84 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.06, 1,033.84 and 434.52 is: 599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.06 : 1,033.84 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.06/1,033.84 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.06x = 1,033.84 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.06x = 449,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,224.57/749.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.72

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