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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,030.50 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,030.50 and 432.02 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,030.50 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,030.50 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,030.50 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 445,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,196.61/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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