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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.20, 1,111.70 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.20, 1,111.70 and 433.75 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.20 : 1,111.70 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.20/1,111.70 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.20x = 1,111.70 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.20x = 482,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,192.15/742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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