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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,026.82 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,026.82 and 433.72 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,026.82 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,026.82 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,026.82 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 445,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,352.37/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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