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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,111.62 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,111.62 and 449.38 is: 672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,111.62 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,111.62 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,111.62 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 499,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,539.80/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.36

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