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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,035.92 and 435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,035.92 and 435.95 is: 601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,035.92 = 435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,035.92 = 435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,035.92 × 435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 451,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,606.73/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.61

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