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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,108.64 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,108.64 and 451.84 is: 676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,108.64 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,108.64 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,108.64 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 500,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,927.90/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.78

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