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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.43, 1,035.74 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.43, 1,035.74 and 435.66 is: 601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.43 : 1,035.74 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.43/1,035.74 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.43x = 1,035.74 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.43x = 451,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,230.49/750.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.30

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