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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.35, 1,039.73 and 434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.35, 1,039.73 and 434.26 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.35 : 1,039.73 = 434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.35/1,039.73 = 434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.35x = 1,039.73 × 434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.35x = 451,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,515.54/753.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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