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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.16, 1,107.14 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.16, 1,107.14 and 450.84 is: 675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.16 : 1,107.14 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.16/1,107.14 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.16x = 1,107.14 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.16x = 499,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,143.00/739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.28

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