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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.05, 1,032.30 and 437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.05, 1,032.30 and 437.55 is: 603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.05 : 1,032.30 = 437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.05/1,032.30 = 437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.05x = 1,032.30 × 437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.05x = 451,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,682.87/748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.81

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