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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,026.63 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,026.63 and 433.44 is: 598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,026.63 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,026.63 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,026.63 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 444,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,982.51/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.14

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