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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.55, 1,035.73 and 435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.55, 1,035.73 and 435.79 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.55 : 1,035.73 = 435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.55/1,035.73 = 435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.55x = 1,035.73 × 435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.55x = 451,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,358.60/750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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