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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.59, 1,024.64 and 432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.59, 1,024.64 and 432.03 is: 596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.59 : 1,024.64 = 432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.59/1,024.64 = 432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.59x = 1,024.64 × 432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.59x = 442,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,673.06/742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.12

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