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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,140.67 and 450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,140.67 and 450.93 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,140.67 = 450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,140.67 = 450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,140.67 × 450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 514,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,362.32/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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