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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,111.82 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,111.82 and 452.68 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,111.82 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,111.82 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,111.82 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 503,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,298.68/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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