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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,138.16 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,138.16 and 450.16 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,138.16 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,138.16 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,138.16 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 512,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,352.39/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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