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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.96, 1,114.32 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.96, 1,114.32 and 454.52 is: 680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.96 : 1,114.32 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.96/1,114.32 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.96x = 1,114.32 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.96x = 506,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,480.73/743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.79

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