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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,108.68 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,108.68 and 451.12 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,108.68 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,108.68 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,108.68 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 500,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,147.72/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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