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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.75, 1,115.73 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.75, 1,115.73 and 451.62 is: 676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.75 : 1,115.73 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.75/1,115.73 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.75x = 1,115.73 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.75x = 503,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,885.98/744.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.58

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