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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,031.66 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,031.66 and 432.86 is: 597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,031.66 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,031.66 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,031.66 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 446,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,565.67/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.35

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