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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,135.66 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,135.66 and 450.01 is: 675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,135.66 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,135.66 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,135.66 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 511,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,058.36/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.79

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