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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.72, 1,117.31 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.72, 1,117.31 and 435.78 is: 654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.72 : 1,117.31 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.72/1,117.31 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.72x = 1,117.31 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.72x = 486,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,901.35/743.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.69

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