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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,114.76 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,114.76 and 452.03 is: 676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,114.76 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,114.76 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,114.76 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 503,906.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,906.79/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.94

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