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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,024.62 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,024.62 and 432.12 is: 596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,024.62 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,024.62 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,024.62 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 442,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,758.79/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.36

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