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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.44, 1,051.04 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.44, 1,051.04 and 451.20 is: 622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.44 : 1,051.04 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.44/1,051.04 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.44x = 1,051.04 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.44x = 474,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,229.25/761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.81

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