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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.07, 1,113.57 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.07, 1,113.57 and 434.54 is: 652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.07 : 1,113.57 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.07/1,113.57 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.07x = 1,113.57 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.07x = 483,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,885.14/742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.08

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