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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.23, 1,113.35 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.23, 1,113.35 and 450.56 is: 674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.23 : 1,113.35 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.23/1,113.35 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.23x = 1,113.35 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.23x = 501,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,631.51/743.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.94

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