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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,115.55 and 435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,115.55 and 435.89 is: 653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,115.55 = 435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,115.55 = 435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,115.55 × 435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 486,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,259.88/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.63

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