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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.63, 1,026.20 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.63, 1,026.20 and 433.13 is: 597.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.63 : 1,026.20 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.63/1,026.20 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.63x = 1,026.20 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.63x = 444,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,473.96/743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.71

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