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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,034.97 and 435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,034.97 and 435.43 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,034.97 = 435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,034.97 = 435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,034.97 × 435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 450,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,656.99/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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