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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.92, 1,024.90 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.92, 1,024.90 and 432.24 is: 596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.92 : 1,024.90 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.92/1,024.90 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.92x = 1,024.90 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.92x = 443,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,002.78/742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.30

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