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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.95, 1,013.77 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.95, 1,013.77 and 451.24 is: 622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.95 : 1,013.77 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.95/1,013.77 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.95x = 1,013.77 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.95x = 457,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,453.57/734.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.43

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