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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.37, 1,141.15 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.37, 1,141.15 and 452.46 is: 679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.37 : 1,141.15 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.37/1,141.15 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.37x = 1,141.15 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.37x = 516,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,323.60/760.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.05

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