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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.56, 1,030.26 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.56, 1,030.26 and 436 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.56 : 1,030.26 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.56/1,030.26 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.56x = 1,030.26 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.56x = 449,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,193.36/746.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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