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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.44, 1,118.40 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.44, 1,118.40 and 453.84 is: 679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.44 : 1,118.40 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.44/1,118.40 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.44x = 1,118.40 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.44x = 507,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,574.66/747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.08

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