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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.28, 1,116.04 and 436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.28, 1,116.04 and 436.23 is: 654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.28 : 1,116.04 = 436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.28/1,116.04 = 436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.28x = 1,116.04 × 436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.28x = 486,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,850.13/744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.12

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