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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.70, 1,107.84 and 450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.70, 1,107.84 and 450.62 is: 674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.70 : 1,107.84 = 450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.70/1,107.84 = 450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.70x = 1,107.84 × 450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.70x = 499,214.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,214.86/739.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.89

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