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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,140.84 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,140.84 and 452.60 is: 679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,140.84 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,140.84 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,140.84 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 516,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,344.18/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.04

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