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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,113.30 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,113.30 and 453.24 is: 680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,113.30 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,113.30 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,113.30 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 504,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,592.09/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.74

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