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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,032.38 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,032.38 and 433.28 is: 597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,032.38 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,032.38 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,032.38 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 447,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,309.61/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.88

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