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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.02, 1,026.83 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.02, 1,026.83 and 433.50 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.02 : 1,026.83 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.02/1,026.83 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.02x = 1,026.83 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.02x = 445,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,130.81/744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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