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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.53, 1,032.98 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.53, 1,032.98 and 433.82 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.53 : 1,032.98 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.53/1,032.98 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.53x = 1,032.98 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.53x = 448,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,125.24/748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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