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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.69, 1,139.37 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.69, 1,139.37 and 452.16 is: 678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.69 : 1,139.37 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.69/1,139.37 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.69x = 1,139.37 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.69x = 515,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,177.54/759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.14

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