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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.02, 1,032.29 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.02, 1,032.29 and 437.62 is: 603.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.02 : 1,032.29 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.02/1,032.29 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.02x = 1,032.29 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.02x = 451,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,750.75/748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.93

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