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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.56, 1,108.08 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.56, 1,108.08 and 450.39 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.56 : 1,108.08 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.56/1,108.08 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.56x = 1,108.08 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.56x = 499,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,068.15/739.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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