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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.20, 1,109.04 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.20, 1,109.04 and 450.72 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.20 : 1,109.04 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.20/1,109.04 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.20x = 1,109.04 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.20x = 499,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,866.51/739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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