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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,113.96 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,113.96 and 454.01 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,113.96 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,113.96 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,113.96 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 505,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,748.98/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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