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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.02, 1,114.52 and 454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.02, 1,114.52 and 454.39 is: 681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.02 : 1,114.52 = 454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.02/1,114.52 = 454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.02x = 1,114.52 × 454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.02x = 506,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,426.74/743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.58

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