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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,112.46 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,112.46 and 433.84 is: 650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,112.46 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,112.46 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,112.46 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 482,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,630.73/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.54

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