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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.37, 1,113.53 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.37, 1,113.53 and 434.34 is: 651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.37 : 1,113.53 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.37/1,113.53 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.37x = 1,113.53 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.37x = 483,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,648.45/742.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.50

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