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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,030.82 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,030.82 and 436.52 is: 602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,030.82 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,030.82 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,030.82 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 449,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,973.55/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.31

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