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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.02, 1,113.44 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.02, 1,113.44 and 453.76 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.02 : 1,113.44 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.02/1,113.44 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.02x = 1,113.44 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.02x = 505,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,234.53/743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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