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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.89, 1,114.52 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.89, 1,114.52 and 435 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.89 : 1,114.52 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.89/1,114.52 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.89x = 1,114.52 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.89x = 484,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,817.29/742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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