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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.25, 1,031.34 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.25, 1,031.34 and 432.72 is: 597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.25 : 1,031.34 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.25/1,031.34 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.25x = 1,031.34 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.25x = 446,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,281.44/747.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.23

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