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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,029.39 and 451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,029.39 and 451.23 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,029.39 = 451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,029.39 = 451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,029.39 × 451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 464,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,491.65/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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