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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.29, 1,140.45 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.29, 1,140.45 and 452.26 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.29 : 1,140.45 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.29/1,140.45 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.29x = 1,140.45 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.29x = 515,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,779.92/760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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