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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.78, 1,113.61 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.78, 1,113.61 and 450.22 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.78 : 1,113.61 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.78/1,113.61 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.78x = 1,113.61 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.78x = 501,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,369.49/742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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