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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.91, 1,034.89 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.91, 1,034.89 and 435.18 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.91 : 1,034.89 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.91/1,034.89 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.91x = 1,034.89 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.91x = 450,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,363.43/749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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