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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,108.80 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,108.80 and 433.02 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,108.80 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,108.80 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,108.80 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 480,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,132.58/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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