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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,030.64 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,030.64 and 436.24 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,030.64 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,030.64 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,030.64 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 449,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,606.39/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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