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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.43, 1,027.15 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.43, 1,027.15 and 433.75 is: 598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.43 : 1,027.15 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.43/1,027.15 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.43x = 1,027.15 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.43x = 445,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,526.31/744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.48

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