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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.89, 1,034.58 and 435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.89, 1,034.58 and 435.07 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.89 : 1,034.58 = 435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.89/1,034.58 = 435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.89x = 1,034.58 × 435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.89x = 450,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,114.72/749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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