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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.36, 1,035.38 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.36, 1,035.38 and 431.32 is: 595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.36 : 1,035.38 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.36/1,035.38 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.36x = 1,035.38 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.36x = 446,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,580.10/750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.15

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