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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,030.88 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,030.88 and 436.64 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,030.88 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,030.88 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,030.88 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 450,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,123.44/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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