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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,141.69 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,141.69 and 453.26 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,141.69 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,141.69 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,141.69 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 517,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,482.41/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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