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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.85, 1,034.71 and 435.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.85, 1,034.71 and 435.05 is: 600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.85 : 1,034.71 = 435.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.85/1,034.71 = 435.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.85x = 1,034.71 × 435.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.85x = 450,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,150.59/749.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.32

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