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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.60, 1,034.67 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.60, 1,034.67 and 435.06 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.60 : 1,034.67 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.60/1,034.67 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.60x = 1,034.67 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.60x = 450,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,143.53/749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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