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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.05, 1,030.97 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.05, 1,030.97 and 432.41 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.05 : 1,030.97 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.05/1,030.97 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.05x = 1,030.97 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.05x = 445,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,797.66/747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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