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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.30, 1,109.21 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.30, 1,109.21 and 451.13 is: 675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.30 : 1,109.21 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.30/1,109.21 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.30x = 1,109.21 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.30x = 500,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,390.11/740.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.93

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