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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.20, 1,142.10 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.20, 1,142.10 and 453.20 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.20 : 1,142.10 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.20/1,142.10 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.20x = 1,142.10 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.20x = 517,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,594.01/761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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