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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,116.90 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,116.90 and 436.59 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,116.90 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,116.90 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,116.90 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 487,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,627.37/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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