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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.69, 1,110.66 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.69, 1,110.66 and 432.62 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.69 : 1,110.66 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.69/1,110.66 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.69x = 1,110.66 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.69x = 480,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,488.18/740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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