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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,110.69 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,110.69 and 431.37 is: 647.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,110.69 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,110.69 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,110.69 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 479,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,118.35/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.00

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