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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,113.42 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,113.42 and 435.21 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,113.42 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,113.42 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,113.42 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 484,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,571.52/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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