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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,110.84 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,110.84 and 432.63 is: 648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,110.84 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,110.84 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,110.84 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 480,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,582.71/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.88

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