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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.72, 1,114.36 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.72, 1,114.36 and 434.52 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.72 : 1,114.36 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.72/1,114.36 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.72x = 1,114.36 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.72x = 484,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,211.71/742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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