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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,124.37 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,124.37 and 441.45 is: 661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,124.37 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,124.37 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,124.37 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 496,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,348.92/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.34

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