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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.03, 1,114.00 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.03, 1,114.00 and 450.60 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.03 : 1,114.00 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.03/1,114.00 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.03x = 1,114.00 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.03x = 501,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,964.49/743.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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