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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.66, 1,114.44 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.66, 1,114.44 and 435.12 is: 652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.66 : 1,114.44 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.66/1,114.44 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.66x = 1,114.44 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.66x = 484,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,915.13/742.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.94

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