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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.70, 1,030.55 and 431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.70, 1,030.55 and 431.98 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.70 : 1,030.55 = 431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.70/1,030.55 = 431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.70x = 1,030.55 × 431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.70x = 445,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,176.99/746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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