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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,111.24 and 433.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,111.24 and 433.00 is: 649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,111.24 = 433.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,111.24 = 433.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,111.24 × 433.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 481,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,168.85/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.30

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