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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.99, 1,032.12 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.99, 1,032.12 and 437.49 is: 603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.99 : 1,032.12 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.99/1,032.12 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.99x = 1,032.12 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.99x = 451,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,542.18/747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.67

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