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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,110.29 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,110.29 and 432.37 is: 648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,110.29 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,110.29 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,110.29 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 480,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,053.93/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.34

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