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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.28, 1,032.56 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.28, 1,032.56 and 433.56 is: 598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.28 : 1,032.56 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.28/1,032.56 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.28x = 1,032.56 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.28x = 447,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,670.11/748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.27

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