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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.41, 1,143.11 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.41, 1,143.11 and 453.50 is: 679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.41 : 1,143.11 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.41/1,143.11 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.41x = 1,143.11 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.41x = 518,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,400.09/762.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.95

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