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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.74, 1,116.90 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.74, 1,116.90 and 452.33 is: 678.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.74 : 1,116.90 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.74/1,116.90 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.74x = 1,116.90 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.74x = 505,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,201.79/744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.36

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