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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,031.77 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,031.77 and 432.86 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,031.77 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,031.77 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,031.77 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 446,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,611.21/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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