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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,031.81 and 432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,031.81 and 432.81 is: 597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,031.81 = 432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,031.81 = 432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,031.81 × 432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 446,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,575.52/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.36

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