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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.50, 1,034.44 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.50, 1,034.44 and 434.80 is: 600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.50 : 1,034.44 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.50/1,034.44 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.50x = 1,034.44 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.50x = 449,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,774.51/749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.10

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