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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.98, 1,032.17 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.98, 1,032.17 and 433.22 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.98 : 1,032.17 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.98/1,032.17 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.98x = 1,032.17 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.98x = 447,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,149.90/747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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