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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.34, 1,035.44 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.34, 1,035.44 and 435.40 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.34 : 1,035.44 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.34/1,035.44 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.34x = 1,035.44 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.34x = 450,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,825.81/750.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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