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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.14, 1,033.63 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.14, 1,033.63 and 429.96 is: 593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.14 : 1,033.63 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.14/1,033.63 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.14x = 1,033.63 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.14x = 444,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,419.55/749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.24

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