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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.10, 1,032.08 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.10, 1,032.08 and 437.42 is: 603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.10 : 1,032.08 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.10/1,032.08 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.10x = 1,032.08 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.10x = 451,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,452.43/748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.47

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