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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,142.34 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,142.34 and 453.60 is: 680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,142.34 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,142.34 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,142.34 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 518,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,165.42/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.54

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