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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.03, 1,029.71 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.03, 1,029.71 and 431.48 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.03 : 1,029.71 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.03/1,029.71 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.03x = 1,029.71 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.03x = 444,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,297.44/746.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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