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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,139.04 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,139.04 and 450.72 is: 676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,139.04 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,139.04 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,139.04 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 513,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,388.11/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.29

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