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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,112.11 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,112.11 and 449.22 is: 673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,112.11 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,112.11 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,112.11 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 499,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,582.05/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.49

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