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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,030.29 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,030.29 and 431.92 is: 595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,030.29 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,030.29 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,030.29 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 445,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,002.86/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.98

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