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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.11, 1,032.44 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.11, 1,032.44 and 433.41 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.11 : 1,032.44 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.11/1,032.44 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.11x = 1,032.44 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.11x = 447,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,467.90/748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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