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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.75, 1,119.76 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.75, 1,119.76 and 450.60 is: 675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.75 : 1,119.76 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.75/1,119.76 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.75x = 1,119.76 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.75x = 504,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,558.53/746.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.67

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