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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.05, 1,112.70 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.05, 1,112.70 and 433.98 is: 650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.05 : 1,112.70 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.05/1,112.70 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.05x = 1,112.70 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.05x = 482,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,889.55/742.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.75

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