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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,032.26 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,032.26 and 433.14 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,032.26 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,032.26 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,032.26 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 447,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,110.93/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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