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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.05, 1,032.09 and 433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.05, 1,032.09 and 433.31 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.05 : 1,032.09 = 433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.05/1,032.09 = 433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.05x = 1,032.09 × 433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.05x = 447,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,214.92/748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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