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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,032.24 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,032.24 and 433.32 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,032.24 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,032.24 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,032.24 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 447,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,290.24/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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