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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.87, 1,112.91 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.87, 1,112.91 and 452.51 is: 679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.87 : 1,112.91 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.87/1,112.91 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.87x = 1,112.91 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.87x = 503,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,597.34/740.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.74

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