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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.90, 1,120.84 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.90, 1,120.84 and 435.71 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.90 : 1,120.84 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.90/1,120.84 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.90x = 1,120.84 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.90x = 488,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,362.91/747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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