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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.19, 1,108.92 and 432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.19, 1,108.92 and 432.21 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.19 : 1,108.92 = 432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.19/1,108.92 = 432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.19x = 1,108.92 × 432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.19x = 479,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,286.31/740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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