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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.72, 1,009.80 and 451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.72, 1,009.80 and 451.95 is: 623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.72 : 1,009.80 = 451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.72/1,009.80 = 451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.72x = 1,009.80 × 451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.72x = 456,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,379.11/731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.71

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