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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,031.04 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,031.04 and 432.44 is: 596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,031.04 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,031.04 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,031.04 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 445,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,862.94/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.74

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