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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.62, 1,035.69 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.62, 1,035.69 and 435.71 is: 601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.62 : 1,035.69 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.62/1,035.69 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.62x = 1,035.69 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.62x = 451,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,258.07/750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.18

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