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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,115.51 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,115.51 and 434.67 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,115.51 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,115.51 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,115.51 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 484,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,876.56/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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