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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,140.66 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,140.66 and 451.71 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,140.66 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,140.66 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,140.66 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 515,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,247.53/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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