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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.57, 1,026.12 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.57, 1,026.12 and 433.07 is: 597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.57 : 1,026.12 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.57/1,026.12 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.57x = 1,026.12 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.57x = 444,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,374.49/743.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.63

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