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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.05, 1,110.33 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.05, 1,110.33 and 451.88 is: 677.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.05 : 1,110.33 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.05/1,110.33 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.05x = 1,110.33 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.05x = 501,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,730.37/741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.06

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