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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,112.19 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,112.19 and 432.37 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,112.19 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,112.19 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,112.19 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 480,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,877.59/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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