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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.20, 1,098.52 and 451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.20, 1,098.52 and 451.76 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.20 : 1,098.52 = 451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.20/1,098.52 = 451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.20x = 1,098.52 × 451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.20x = 496,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,274.76/734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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