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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.06, 1,143.36 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.06, 1,143.36 and 454.08 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.06 : 1,143.36 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.06/1,143.36 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.06x = 1,143.36 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.06x = 519,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,176.91/762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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