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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,115.73 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,115.73 and 455.82 is: 682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,115.73 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,115.73 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,115.73 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 508,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,572.05/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.41

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