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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.51, 1,030.25 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.51, 1,030.25 and 431.88 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.51 : 1,030.25 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.51/1,030.25 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.51x = 1,030.25 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.51x = 444,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,942.21/746.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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