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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.95, 1,032.16 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.95, 1,032.16 and 433.20 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.95 : 1,032.16 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.95/1,032.16 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.95x = 1,032.16 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.95x = 447,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,136.95/747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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