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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.56, 1,024.68 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.56, 1,024.68 and 432 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.56 : 1,024.68 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.56/1,024.68 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.56x = 1,024.68 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.56x = 442,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,661.76/742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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