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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.18, 1,026.63 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.18, 1,026.63 and 433.50 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.18 : 1,026.63 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.18/1,026.63 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.18x = 1,026.63 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.18x = 445,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,044.11/744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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