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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,032.64 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,032.64 and 437.92 is: 604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,032.64 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,032.64 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,032.64 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 452,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,213.71/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.05

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