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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,110.33 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,110.33 and 451.89 is: 677.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,110.33 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,110.33 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,110.33 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 501,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,747.02/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.07

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