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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.41, 1,120.56 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.41, 1,120.56 and 454.97 is: 682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.41 : 1,120.56 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.41/1,120.56 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.41x = 1,120.56 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.41x = 509,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,821.18/747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.12

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