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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,032.28 and 433.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,032.28 and 433.15 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,032.28 = 433.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,032.28 = 433.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,032.28 × 433.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 447,128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,128.42/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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