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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,034.31 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,034.31 and 434.59 is: 599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,034.31 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,034.31 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,034.31 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 449,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,499.68/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.67

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