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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.82, 1,034.73 and 435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.82, 1,034.73 and 435.27 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.82 : 1,034.73 = 435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.82/1,034.73 = 435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.82x = 1,034.73 × 435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.82x = 450,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,386.93/749.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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