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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.15, 1,116.46 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.15, 1,116.46 and 435.22 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.15 : 1,116.46 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.15/1,116.46 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.15x = 1,116.46 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.15x = 485,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,905.72/743.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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