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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.74, 1,012.89 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.74, 1,012.89 and 454.13 is: 626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.74 : 1,012.89 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.74/1,012.89 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.74x = 1,012.89 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.74x = 459,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,983.74/733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.90

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