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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,031.28 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,031.28 and 432.54 is: 596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,031.28 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,031.28 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,031.28 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 446,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,069.85/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.96

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