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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,035.36 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,035.36 and 435.60 is: 601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,035.36 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,035.36 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,035.36 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 451,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,002.82/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.14

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