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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.75, 1,046.74 and 435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.75, 1,046.74 and 435.19 is: 600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.75 : 1,046.74 = 435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.75/1,046.74 = 435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.75x = 1,046.74 × 435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.75x = 455,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,531.87/758.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.38

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