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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.03, 1,107.30 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.03, 1,107.30 and 432.02 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.03 : 1,107.30 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.03/1,107.30 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.03x = 1,107.30 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.03x = 478,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,375.75/740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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