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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.60, 1,009.61 and 451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.60, 1,009.61 and 451.77 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.60 : 1,009.61 = 451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.60/1,009.61 = 451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.60x = 1,009.61 × 451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.60x = 456,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,109.25/731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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