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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.17, 1,029.64 and 431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.17, 1,029.64 and 431.38 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.17 : 1,029.64 = 431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.17/1,029.64 = 431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.17x = 1,029.64 × 431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.17x = 444,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,167.81/746.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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