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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.07, 1,111.49 and 433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.07, 1,111.49 and 433.06 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.07 : 1,111.49 = 433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.07/1,111.49 = 433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.07x = 1,111.49 × 433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.07x = 481,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,341.86/741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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