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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.34, 1,112.96 and 429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.34, 1,112.96 and 429.55 is: 644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.34 : 1,112.96 = 429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.34/1,112.96 = 429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.34x = 1,112.96 × 429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.34x = 478,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,070.26/742.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.01

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