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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,112.28 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,112.28 and 433.64 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,112.28 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,112.28 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,112.28 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 482,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,329.10/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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