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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,034.37 and 434.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,034.37 and 434.77 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,034.37 = 434.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,034.37 = 434.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,034.37 × 434.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 449,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,710.46/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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