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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,024.65 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,024.65 and 432.18 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,024.65 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,024.65 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,024.65 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 442,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,833.24/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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