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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.18, 1,029.78 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.18, 1,029.78 and 431.50 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.18 : 1,029.78 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.18/1,029.78 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.18x = 1,029.78 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.18x = 444,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,347.91/746.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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