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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.40, 1,039.54 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.40, 1,039.54 and 434.49 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.40 : 1,039.54 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.40/1,039.54 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.40x = 1,039.54 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.40x = 451,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,669.73/753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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