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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,110.75 and 433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,110.75 and 433.43 is: 649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,110.75 = 433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,110.75 = 433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,110.75 × 433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 481,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,426.82/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.42

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