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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.74, 1,113.26 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.74, 1,113.26 and 433.17 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.74 : 1,113.26 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.74/1,113.26 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.74x = 1,113.26 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.74x = 482,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,228.67/741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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