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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.58, 1,024.69 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.58, 1,024.69 and 432.02 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.58 : 1,024.69 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.58/1,024.69 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.58x = 1,024.69 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.58x = 442,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,686.57/742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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