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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,034.99 and 431.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,034.99 and 431.00 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,034.99 = 431.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,034.99 = 431.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,034.99 × 431.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 446,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,084.35/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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