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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,030.92 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,030.92 and 432.30 is: 596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,030.92 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,030.92 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,030.92 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 445,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,666.72/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.59

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