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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.33, 1,031.05 and 436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.33, 1,031.05 and 436.83 is: 602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.33 : 1,031.05 = 436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.33/1,031.05 = 436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.33x = 1,031.05 × 436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.33x = 450,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,386.23/747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.66

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