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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748, 1,032.01 and 433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748, 1,032.01 and 433.27 is: 597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748 : 1,032.01 = 433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748/1,032.01 = 433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748x = 1,032.01 × 433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748x = 447,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,138.97/748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.78

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