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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.57, 1,030.19 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.57, 1,030.19 and 431.93 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.57 : 1,030.19 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.57/1,030.19 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.57x = 1,030.19 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.57x = 444,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,962.66/746.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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