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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.01, 1,030.62 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.01, 1,030.62 and 432.19 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.01 : 1,030.62 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.01/1,030.62 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.01x = 1,030.62 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.01x = 445,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,423.66/747.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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