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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,035.62 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,035.62 and 435.84 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,035.62 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,035.62 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,035.62 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 451,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,364.62/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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