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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,033.10 and 433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,033.10 and 433.93 is: 598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,033.10 = 433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,033.10 = 433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,033.10 × 433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 448,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,285.75/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.85

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