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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.14, 1,032.45 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.14, 1,032.45 and 433.50 is: 598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.14 : 1,032.45 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.14/1,032.45 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.14x = 1,032.45 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.14x = 447,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,567.08/748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.24

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