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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.90, 1,034.87 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.90, 1,034.87 and 435.35 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.90 : 1,034.87 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.90/1,034.87 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.90x = 1,034.87 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.90x = 450,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,531.06/749.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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