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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,109.63 and 432.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,109.63 and 432.67 is: 648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,109.63 = 432.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,109.63 = 432.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,109.63 × 432.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 480,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,103.61/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.30

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