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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.52, 1,142.93 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.52, 1,142.93 and 452.44 is: 679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.52 : 1,142.93 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.52/1,142.93 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.52x = 1,142.93 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.52x = 517,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,107.25/760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.94

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