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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.01, 1,137.01 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.01, 1,137.01 and 450.12 is: 675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.01 : 1,137.01 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.01/1,137.01 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.01x = 1,137.01 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.01x = 511,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,784.06/758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.17

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