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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.91, 1,110.83 and 451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.91, 1,110.83 and 451.47 is: 676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.91 : 1,110.83 = 451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.91/1,110.83 = 451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.91x = 1,110.83 × 451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.91x = 501,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,504.16/740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.88

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