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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.87, 1,113.90 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.87, 1,113.90 and 434.82 is: 651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.87 : 1,113.90 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.87/1,113.90 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.87x = 1,113.90 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.87x = 484,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,344.72/742.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.99

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