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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.72, 1,111.20 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.72, 1,111.20 and 452.24 is: 678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.72 : 1,111.20 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.72/1,111.20 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.72x = 1,111.20 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.72x = 502,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,529.09/740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.43

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