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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,031.50 and 432.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,031.50 and 432.89 is: 597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,031.50 = 432.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,031.50 = 432.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,031.50 × 432.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 446,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,531.09/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.30

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