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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.04, 1,108.82 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.04, 1,108.82 and 450.68 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.04 : 1,108.82 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.04/1,108.82 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.04x = 1,108.82 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.04x = 499,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,718.58/739.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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