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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,142.17 and 451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,142.17 and 451.93 is: 679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,142.17 = 451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,142.17 = 451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,142.17 × 451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 516,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,180.89/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.17

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