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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,034.82 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,034.82 and 435.18 is: 600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,034.82 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,034.82 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,034.82 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 450,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,332.97/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.44

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