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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.56, 1,113.50 and 434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.56, 1,113.50 and 434.51 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.56 : 1,113.50 = 434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.56/1,113.50 = 434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.56x = 1,113.50 × 434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.56x = 483,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,819.14/742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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