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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.65, 1,114.84 and 434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.65, 1,114.84 and 434.73 is: 652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.65 : 1,114.84 = 434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.65/1,114.84 = 434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.65x = 1,114.84 × 434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.65x = 484,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,654.94/742.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.60

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