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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,031.72 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,031.72 and 437.20 is: 603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,031.72 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,031.72 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,031.72 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 451,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,067.98/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.10

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