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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.73, 1,143.18 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.73, 1,143.18 and 452.64 is: 680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.73 : 1,143.18 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.73/1,143.18 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.73x = 1,143.18 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.73x = 517,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,449.00/760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.21

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