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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.78, 1,113.62 and 450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.78, 1,113.62 and 450.35 is: 675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.78 : 1,113.62 = 450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.78/1,113.62 = 450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.78x = 1,113.62 × 450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.78x = 501,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,517.36/742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.19

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