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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.50, 1,138.28 and 450.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.50, 1,138.28 and 450.98 is: 675.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.50 : 1,138.28 = 450.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.50/1,138.28 = 450.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.50x = 1,138.28 × 450.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.50x = 513,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,341.51/759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.89

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