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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.50, 1,136.05 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.50, 1,136.05 and 450.27 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.50 : 1,136.05 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.50/1,136.05 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.50x = 1,136.05 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.50x = 511,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,528.11/756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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