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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.53, 1,113.42 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.53, 1,113.42 and 434.48 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.53 : 1,113.42 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.53/1,113.42 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.53x = 1,113.42 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.53x = 483,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,753.15/742.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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