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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.68, 1,109.40 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.68, 1,109.40 and 451.24 is: 675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.68 : 1,109.40 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.68/1,109.40 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.68x = 1,109.40 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.68x = 500,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,605.66/740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.87

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