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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.42, 1,031.52 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.42, 1,031.52 and 432.72 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.42 : 1,031.52 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.42/1,031.52 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.42x = 1,031.52 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.42x = 446,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,359.33/747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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