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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.39, 1,035.46 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.39, 1,035.46 and 431.36 is: 595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.39 : 1,035.46 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.39/1,035.46 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.39x = 1,035.46 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.39x = 446,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,656.03/750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.23

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