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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.70, 1,140.06 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.70, 1,140.06 and 452.72 is: 678.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.70 : 1,140.06 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.70/1,140.06 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.70x = 1,140.06 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.70x = 516,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,127.96/760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.49

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