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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.15, 1,031.00 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.15, 1,031.00 and 432.29 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.15 : 1,031.00 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.15/1,031.00 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.15x = 1,031.00 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.15x = 445,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,683.67/747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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