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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,115.48 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,115.48 and 455.08 is: 682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,115.48 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,115.48 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,115.48 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 507,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,632.64/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.82

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