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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.27, 1,030.64 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.27, 1,030.64 and 436.59 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.27 : 1,030.64 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.27/1,030.64 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.27x = 1,030.64 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.27x = 449,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,964.93/747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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