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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.84, 1,035.14 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.84, 1,035.14 and 451.24 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.84 : 1,035.14 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.84/1,035.14 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.84x = 1,035.14 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.84x = 467,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,091.73/749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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