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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,110.71 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,110.71 and 432.18 is: 648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,110.71 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,110.71 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,110.71 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 480,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,027.73/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.23

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