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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.06, 1,135.80 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.06, 1,135.80 and 451.02 is: 674.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.06 : 1,135.80 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.06/1,135.80 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.06x = 1,135.80 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.06x = 512,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,268.52/759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.87

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