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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.02, 1,026.24 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.02, 1,026.24 and 433.52 is: 597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.02 : 1,026.24 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.02/1,026.24 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.02x = 1,026.24 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.02x = 444,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,895.56/744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.96

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