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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,116.24 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,116.24 and 455.20 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,116.24 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,116.24 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,116.24 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 508,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,112.45/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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