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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.68, 1,707.21 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.68, 1,707.21 and 444.76 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.68 : 1,707.21 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.68/1,707.21 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.68x = 1,707.21 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.68x = 759,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,298.72/1,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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