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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.79, 1,034.69 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.79, 1,034.69 and 435.03 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.79 : 1,034.69 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.79/1,034.69 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.79x = 1,034.69 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.79x = 450,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,122.28/749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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