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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,112.76 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,112.76 and 433.68 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,112.76 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,112.76 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,112.76 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 482,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,581.76/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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