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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,012.86 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,012.86 and 454.50 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,012.86 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,012.86 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,012.86 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 460,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,344.87/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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