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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,032.93 and 429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,032.93 and 429.50 is: 592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,032.93 = 429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,032.93 = 429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,032.93 × 429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 443,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,644.41/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.65

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