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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,031.40 and 437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,031.40 and 437.12 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,031.40 = 437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,031.40 = 437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,031.40 × 437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 450,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,845.57/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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