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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,115.67 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,115.67 and 435.99 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,115.67 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,115.67 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,115.67 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 486,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,420.96/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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