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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.78, 1,144.80 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.78, 1,144.80 and 453.68 is: 681.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.78 : 1,144.80 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.78/1,144.80 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.78x = 1,144.80 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.78x = 519,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,372.86/761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.79

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