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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.40, 1,030.08 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.40, 1,030.08 and 431.72 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.40 : 1,030.08 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.40/1,030.08 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.40x = 1,030.08 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.40x = 444,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,700.99/746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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