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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.75, 1,110.11 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.75, 1,110.11 and 432.68 is: 648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.75 : 1,110.11 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.75/1,110.11 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.75x = 1,110.11 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.75x = 480,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,314.68/740.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.42

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