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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.70, 1,110.24 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.70, 1,110.24 and 433.14 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.70 : 1,110.24 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.70/1,110.24 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.70x = 1,110.24 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.70x = 480,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,889.35/740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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