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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.46, 1,142.83 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.46, 1,142.83 and 452.37 is: 679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.46 : 1,142.83 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.46/1,142.83 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.46x = 1,142.83 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.46x = 516,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,982.01/760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.83

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