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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.17, 1,111.39 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.17, 1,111.39 and 433.10 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.17 : 1,111.39 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.17/1,111.39 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.17x = 1,111.39 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.17x = 481,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,344.09/741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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