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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.69, 1,115.16 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.69, 1,115.16 and 435.62 is: 653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.69 : 1,115.16 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.69/1,115.16 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.69x = 1,115.16 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.69x = 485,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,786.00/743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.21

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