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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,024.92 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,024.92 and 432 is: 596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,024.92 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,024.92 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,024.92 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 442,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,765.44/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.32

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