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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,029.38 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,029.38 and 451.22 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,029.38 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,029.38 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,029.38 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 464,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,469.44/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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