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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,116.77 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,116.77 and 436.50 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,116.77 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,116.77 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,116.77 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 487,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,471.20/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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