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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.53, 1,031.40 and 432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.53, 1,031.40 and 432.69 is: 597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.53 : 1,031.40 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.53/1,031.40 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.53x = 1,031.40 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.53x = 446,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,276.47/747.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.01

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