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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,126.64 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,126.64 and 455.16 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,126.64 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,126.64 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,126.64 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 512,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,801.46/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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