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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,112.16 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,112.16 and 453.12 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,112.16 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,112.16 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,112.16 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 503,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,941.94/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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