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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.55, 1,108.08 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.55, 1,108.08 and 450.38 is: 674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.55 : 1,108.08 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.55/1,108.08 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.55x = 1,108.08 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.55x = 499,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,051.53/739.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.81

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