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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,113.08 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,113.08 and 452.97 is: 678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,113.08 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,113.08 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,113.08 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 504,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,189.58/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.14

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