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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,029.34 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,029.34 and 451.12 is: 622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,029.34 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,029.34 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,029.34 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 464,355.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,355.86/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.59

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