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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.36, 1,031.04 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.36, 1,031.04 and 436.32 is: 601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.36 : 1,031.04 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.36/1,031.04 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.36x = 1,031.04 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.36x = 449,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,863.37/747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.94

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