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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,115.37 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,115.37 and 454.95 is: 682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,115.37 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,115.37 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,115.37 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 507,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,437.58/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.43

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