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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.06, 1,033.77 and 434.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.06, 1,033.77 and 434.33 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.06 : 1,033.77 = 434.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.06/1,033.77 = 434.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.06x = 1,033.77 × 434.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.06x = 448,997.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,997.32/749.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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