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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.75, 1,030.61 and 436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.75, 1,030.61 and 436.25 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.75 : 1,030.61 = 436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.75/1,030.61 = 436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.75x = 1,030.61 × 436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.75x = 449,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,603.61/746.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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