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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,032.12 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,032.12 and 437.34 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,032.12 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,032.12 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,032.12 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 451,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,387.36/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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