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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.76, 1,114.98 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.76, 1,114.98 and 455.32 is: 681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.76 : 1,114.98 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.76/1,114.98 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.76x = 1,114.98 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.76x = 507,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,672.69/744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.66

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