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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,034.60 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,034.60 and 435.08 is: 600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,034.60 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,034.60 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,034.60 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 450,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,133.77/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.37

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