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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,113.15 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,113.15 and 450.34 is: 673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,113.15 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,113.15 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,113.15 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 501,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,295.97/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.84

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