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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.56, 1,034.46 and 434.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.56, 1,034.46 and 434.83 is: 600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.56 : 1,034.46 = 434.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.56/1,034.46 = 434.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.56x = 1,034.46 × 434.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.56x = 449,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,814.24/749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.10

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