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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,144.44 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,144.44 and 453.45 is: 681.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,144.44 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,144.44 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,144.44 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 518,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,946.32/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.46

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