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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.70, 1,112.23 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.70, 1,112.23 and 450.36 is: 674.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.70 : 1,112.23 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.70/1,112.23 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.70x = 1,112.23 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.70x = 500,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,904.47/742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.43

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