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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.22, 1,138.50 and 451.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.22, 1,138.50 and 451.81 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.22 : 1,138.50 = 451.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.22/1,138.50 = 451.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.22x = 1,138.50 × 451.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.22x = 514,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,385.69/760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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