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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.82, 1,031.74 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.82, 1,031.74 and 437.32 is: 603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.82 : 1,031.74 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.82/1,031.74 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.82x = 1,031.74 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.82x = 451,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,200.54/747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.35

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