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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.41, 1,113.89 and 449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.41, 1,113.89 and 449.87 is: 674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.41 : 1,113.89 = 449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.41/1,113.89 = 449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.41x = 1,113.89 × 449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.41x = 501,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,097.88/742.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.96

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