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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.37, 1,138.69 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.37, 1,138.69 and 451.26 is: 676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.37 : 1,138.69 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.37/1,138.69 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.37x = 1,138.69 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.37x = 513,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,844.12/759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.67

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