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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,139.53 and 453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,139.53 and 453.54 is: 678.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,139.53 = 453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,139.53 = 453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,139.53 × 453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 516,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,822.44/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.65

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