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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.15, 1,139.13 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.15, 1,139.13 and 451.62 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.15 : 1,139.13 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.15/1,139.13 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.15x = 1,139.13 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.15x = 514,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,453.89/759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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