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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,030.72 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,030.72 and 436.48 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,030.72 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,030.72 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,030.72 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 449,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,888.67/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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