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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.07, 1,112.99 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.07, 1,112.99 and 434.06 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.07 : 1,112.99 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.07/1,112.99 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.07x = 1,112.99 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.07x = 483,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,104.44/742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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