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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.84, 1,141.60 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.84, 1,141.60 and 453.30 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.84 : 1,141.60 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.84/1,141.60 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.84x = 1,141.60 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.84x = 517,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,487.28/760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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