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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,030.84 and 436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,030.84 and 436.72 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,030.84 = 436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,030.84 = 436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,030.84 × 436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 450,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,188.44/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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