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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,142.86 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,142.86 and 453.56 is: 680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,142.86 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,142.86 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,142.86 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 518,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,355.58/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.79

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