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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.59, 1,035.78 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.59, 1,035.78 and 435.64 is: 601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.59 : 1,035.78 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.59/1,035.78 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.59x = 1,035.78 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.59x = 451,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,227.20/750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.16

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