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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,030.79 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,030.79 and 432.32 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,030.79 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,030.79 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,030.79 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 445,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,627.06/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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