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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.82, 1,029.26 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.82, 1,029.26 and 450.92 is: 622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.82 : 1,029.26 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.82/1,029.26 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.82x = 1,029.26 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.82x = 464,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,114.24/745.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.29

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