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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.02, 1,145.17 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.02, 1,145.17 and 453.93 is: 682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.02 : 1,145.17 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.02/1,145.17 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.02x = 1,145.17 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.02x = 519,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,827.02/762.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.17

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