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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,120.86 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,120.86 and 455.64 is: 682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,120.86 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,120.86 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,120.86 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 510,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,708.65/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.71

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