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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.66, 1,030.52 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.66, 1,030.52 and 431.88 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.66 : 1,030.52 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.66/1,030.52 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.66x = 1,030.52 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.66x = 445,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,060.98/746.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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