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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,034.92 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,034.92 and 435.36 is: 600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,034.92 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,034.92 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,034.92 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 450,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,562.77/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.72

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