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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.35, 1,111.62 and 433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.35, 1,111.62 and 433.79 is: 650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.35 : 1,111.62 = 433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.35/1,111.62 = 433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.35x = 1,111.62 × 433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.35x = 482,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,209.88/741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.45

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