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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,035.12 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,035.12 and 435.56 is: 600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,035.12 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,035.12 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,035.12 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 450,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,856.87/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.89

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