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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.54, 1,111.96 and 433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.54, 1,111.96 and 433.48 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.54 : 1,111.96 = 433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.54/1,111.96 = 433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.54x = 1,111.96 × 433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.54x = 482,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,012.42/741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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