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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.27, 1,112.29 and 433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.27, 1,112.29 and 433.73 is: 650.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.27 : 1,112.29 = 433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.27/1,112.29 = 433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.27x = 1,112.29 × 433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.27x = 482,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,431.64/741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.81

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