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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,137 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,137 and 450.81 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,137 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,137 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,137 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 512,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,570.97/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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