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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.80, 1,030.86 and 432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.80, 1,030.86 and 432.21 is: 596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.80 : 1,030.86 = 432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.80/1,030.86 = 432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.80x = 1,030.86 × 432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.80x = 445,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,547.58/746.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.61

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