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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.04, 1,137.28 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.04, 1,137.28 and 452.04 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.04 : 1,137.28 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.04/1,137.28 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.04x = 1,137.28 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.04x = 514,096.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,096.05/760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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