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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.15, 1,111.55 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.15, 1,111.55 and 433.54 is: 649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.15 : 1,111.55 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.15/1,111.55 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.15x = 1,111.55 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.15x = 481,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,901.39/742.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.33

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