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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.50, 1,031.59 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.50, 1,031.59 and 432.78 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.50 : 1,031.59 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.50/1,031.59 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.50x = 1,031.59 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.50x = 446,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,451.52/747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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