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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.09, 1,026.93 and 433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.09, 1,026.93 and 433.59 is: 598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.09 : 1,026.93 = 433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.09/1,026.93 = 433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.09x = 1,026.93 × 433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.09x = 445,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,266.58/744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.40

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