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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,124.60 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,124.60 and 454.56 is: 680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,124.60 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,124.60 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,124.60 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 511,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,198.18/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.76

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