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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.17, 1,035.08 and 435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.17, 1,035.08 and 435.27 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.17 : 1,035.08 = 435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.17/1,035.08 = 435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.17x = 1,035.08 × 435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.17x = 450,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,542.61/750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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