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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.76, 1,029.23 and 451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.76, 1,029.23 and 451.08 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.76 : 1,029.23 = 451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.76/1,029.23 = 451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.76x = 1,029.23 × 451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.76x = 464,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,262.81/745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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