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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,109.76 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,109.76 and 451.20 is: 676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,109.76 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,109.76 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,109.76 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 500,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,723.71/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.07

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