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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,108.92 and 431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,108.92 and 431.13 is: 646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,108.92 = 431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,108.92 = 431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,108.92 × 431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 478,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,088.68/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.03

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