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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.55, 1,030.23 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.55, 1,030.23 and 436.05 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.55 : 1,030.23 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.55/1,030.23 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.55x = 1,030.23 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.55x = 449,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,231.79/746.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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