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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,051.83 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,051.83 and 451.50 is: 623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,051.83 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,051.83 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,051.83 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 474,901.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,901.25/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.23

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