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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.76, 1,028.96 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.76, 1,028.96 and 451.04 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.76 : 1,028.96 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.76/1,028.96 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.76x = 1,028.96 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.76x = 464,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,102.12/745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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