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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.56, 1,050.82 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.56, 1,050.82 and 451 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.56 : 1,050.82 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.56/1,050.82 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.56x = 1,050.82 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.56x = 473,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,919.82/761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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