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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.96, 1,115.94 and 455.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.96, 1,115.94 and 455.33 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.96 : 1,115.94 = 455.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.96/1,115.94 = 455.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.96x = 1,115.94 × 455.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.96x = 508,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,113.10/743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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