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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,030.88 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747, 1,030.88 and 436.52 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,030.88 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,030.88 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,030.88 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 449,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,999.74/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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