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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,111.71 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,111.71 and 432.78 is: 649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,111.71 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,111.71 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,111.71 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 481,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,125.85/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.29

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