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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.29, 1,136.96 and 451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.29, 1,136.96 and 451.35 is: 675.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.29 : 1,136.96 = 451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.29/1,136.96 = 451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.29x = 1,136.96 × 451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.29x = 513,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,164.64/759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.85

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