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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,126.04 and 438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,126.04 and 438.70 is: 657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,126.04 = 438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,126.04 = 438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,126.04 × 438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 493,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,993.75/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.83

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