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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,138.14 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,138.14 and 451.44 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,138.14 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,138.14 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,138.14 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 513,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,801.92/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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