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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.56, 1,024.83 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.56, 1,024.83 and 432.06 is: 596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.56 : 1,024.83 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.56/1,024.83 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.56x = 1,024.83 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.56x = 442,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,788.05/742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.30

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