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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,035.33 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,035.33 and 435.54 is: 601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,035.33 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,035.33 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,035.33 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 450,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,927.63/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.09

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