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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.26, 1,031.22 and 436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.26, 1,031.22 and 436.76 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.26 : 1,031.22 = 436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.26/1,031.22 = 436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.26x = 1,031.22 × 436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.26x = 450,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,390.49/747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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