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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.82, 1,113.89 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.82, 1,113.89 and 434.75 is: 651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.82 : 1,113.89 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.82/1,113.89 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.82x = 1,113.89 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.82x = 484,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,255.93/742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.92

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