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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.53, 1,132.30 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.53, 1,132.30 and 454.24 is: 681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.53 : 1,132.30 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.53/1,132.30 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.53x = 1,132.30 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.53x = 514,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,335.95/754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.66

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