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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.17, 1,110.19 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.17, 1,110.19 and 448.52 is: 671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.17 : 1,110.19 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.17/1,110.19 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.17x = 1,110.19 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.17x = 497,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,942.83/741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.84

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