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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,031.87 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,031.87 and 433.18 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,031.87 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,031.87 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,031.87 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 446,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,987.82/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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