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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,033.08 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,033.08 and 433.83 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,033.08 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,033.08 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,033.08 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 448,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,181.10/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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