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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.50, 1,026.09 and 433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.50, 1,026.09 and 433.06 is: 597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.50 : 1,026.09 = 433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.50/1,026.09 = 433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.50x = 1,026.09 × 433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.50x = 444,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,358.54/743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.66

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