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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,034.76 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,034.76 and 435 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,034.76 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,034.76 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,034.76 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 450,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,120.60/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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