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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,026.84 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,026.84 and 433.44 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,026.84 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,026.84 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,026.84 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 445,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,073.53/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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