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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.95, 1,035.03 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.95, 1,035.03 and 435.25 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.95 : 1,035.03 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.95/1,035.03 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.95x = 1,035.03 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.95x = 450,496.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,496.81/749.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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