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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,108.98 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,108.98 and 451.32 is: 675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,108.98 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,108.98 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,108.98 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 500,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,504.85/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.66

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