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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.17, 1,111.69 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.17, 1,111.69 and 449.52 is: 673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.17 : 1,111.69 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.17/1,111.69 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.17x = 1,111.69 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.17x = 499,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,726.89/742.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.33

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