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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.52, 1,142.92 and 452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.52, 1,142.92 and 452.42 is: 679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.52 : 1,142.92 = 452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.52/1,142.92 = 452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.52x = 1,142.92 × 452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.52x = 517,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,079.87/760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.90

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