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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.01, 1,034.74 and 435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.01, 1,034.74 and 435.10 is: 600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.01 : 1,034.74 = 435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.01/1,034.74 = 435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.01x = 1,034.74 × 435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.01x = 450,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,211.70/750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.28

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