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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,025.87 and 432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,025.87 and 432.69 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,025.87 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,025.87 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,025.87 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 443,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,883.69/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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