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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.41, 1,115.97 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.41, 1,115.97 and 435.48 is: 653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.41 : 1,115.97 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.41/1,115.97 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.41x = 1,115.97 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.41x = 485,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,982.62/743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.72

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