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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.51, 1,035.75 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.51, 1,035.75 and 435.78 is: 601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.51 : 1,035.75 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.51/1,035.75 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.51x = 1,035.75 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.51x = 451,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,359.14/750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.40

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