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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.72, 1,030.54 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.72, 1,030.54 and 431.88 is: 596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.72 : 1,030.54 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.72/1,030.54 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.72x = 1,030.54 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.72x = 445,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,068.54/746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.04

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