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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,111.98 and 451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,111.98 and 451.48 is: 677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,111.98 = 451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,111.98 = 451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,111.98 × 451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 502,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,036.73/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.59

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