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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.77, 1,141.80 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.77, 1,141.80 and 451.68 is: 678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.77 : 1,141.80 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.77/1,141.80 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.77x = 1,141.80 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.77x = 515,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,725.97/759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.79

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