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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,032.87 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,032.87 and 433.74 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,032.87 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,032.87 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,032.87 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 447,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,997.03/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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