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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,032.76 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,032.76 and 433.76 is: 598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,032.76 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,032.76 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,032.76 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 447,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,969.98/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.44

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