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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.28, 1,137.49 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.28, 1,137.49 and 450.22 is: 674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.28 : 1,137.49 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.28/1,137.49 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.28x = 1,137.49 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.28x = 512,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,120.75/759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.48

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