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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.94, 1,030.68 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.94, 1,030.68 and 431.94 is: 596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.94 : 1,030.68 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.94/1,030.68 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.94x = 1,030.68 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.94x = 445,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,191.92/746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.02

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