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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,140.28 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,140.28 and 454.04 is: 679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,140.28 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,140.28 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,140.28 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 517,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,732.73/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.40

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