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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.56, 1,107.18 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.56, 1,107.18 and 450.12 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.56 : 1,107.18 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.56/1,107.18 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.56x = 1,107.18 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.56x = 498,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,363.86/739.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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