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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.59, 1,144.20 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.59, 1,144.20 and 455.06 is: 682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.59 : 1,144.20 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.59/1,144.20 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.59x = 1,144.20 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.59x = 520,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,679.65/762.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.78

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