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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,110.12 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,110.12 and 453.88 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,110.12 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,110.12 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,110.12 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 503,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,861.27/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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