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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.18, 1,113.35 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.18, 1,113.35 and 450.77 is: 675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.18 : 1,113.35 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.18/1,113.35 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.18x = 1,113.35 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.18x = 501,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,868.69/743.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.30

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