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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.43, 1,034.36 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.43, 1,034.36 and 434.66 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.43 : 1,034.36 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.43/1,034.36 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.43x = 1,034.36 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.43x = 449,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,587.57/749.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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