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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.12, 1,116.57 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.12, 1,116.57 and 435.97 is: 654.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.12 : 1,116.57 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.12/1,116.57 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.12x = 1,116.57 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.12x = 486,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,791.02/744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.18

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