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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,034.85 and 435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,034.85 and 435.19 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,034.85 = 435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,034.85 = 435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,034.85 × 435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 450,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,356.37/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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