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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,115.21 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,115.21 and 431.60 is: 647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,115.21 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,115.21 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,115.21 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 481,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,324.64/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.39

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