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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,116.65 and 436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,116.65 and 436.63 is: 654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,116.65 = 436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,116.65 = 436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,116.65 × 436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 487,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,561.19/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.73

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