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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.40, 1,118.34 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.40, 1,118.34 and 453.72 is: 679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.40 : 1,118.34 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.40/1,118.34 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.40x = 1,118.34 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.40x = 507,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,413.22/746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.81

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