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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,031.76 and 437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,031.76 and 437.25 is: 603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,031.76 = 437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,031.76 = 437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,031.76 × 437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 451,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,137.06/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.18

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